Time Difference Between Karachi and London

The time difference between Karachi and London is 5 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Karachi, it is 07:00 in London. Karachi uses the Asia/Karachi time zone (UTC+5), while London uses Europe/London (UTC+0).

London is 5 hours behind Karachi — 5 hours
Karachi, Pakistan
03:26:28
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+5 · PKT
London, United Kingdom
22:26:28
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+0 · GMT

Time Zone Details: Karachi vs London

Detail Karachi London
Time Zone IDAsia/KarachiEurope/London
UTC OffsetUTC+5UTC+0
AbbreviationPKTGMT
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryPakistanUnited Kingdom
RegionAsiaEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 3 overlapping business hours between Karachi and London (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

14:00–17:00 in Karachi  =  09:00–12:00 in London

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Karachi time to London time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Karachi London
00:00 19:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 20:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 21:00 (-1 day) Night
03:00 22:00 (-1 day) Night
04:00 23:00 (-1 day) Night
05:00 00:00 Night
06:00 01:00
07:00 02:00
08:00 03:00
09:00 04:00
10:00 05:00
11:00 06:00
12:00 07:00
13:00 08:00
14:00 09:00 Overlap
15:00 10:00 Overlap
16:00 11:00 Overlap
17:00 12:00
18:00 13:00
19:00 14:00
20:00 15:00
21:00 16:00
22:00 17:00 Night
23:00 18:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Karachi nor London is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Karachi and London?

The time difference is 5 hours. London is 5 hours behind Karachi.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Karachi or London observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Karachi to London?

The best window is between 14:00 and 17:00 Karachi time, which corresponds to 09:00–12:00 in London. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Karachi time to London time?

Subtract 5 hours from Karachi time to get London time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.